chased leading trio, pushed along to 3rd on outside 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
behind, pushed along halfway, some headway over 1f out, never troubled leaders
made all, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on well, eased close home
behind, pushed along halfway, never a factor
dwelt, towards rear, headway on inside 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to trouble leaders
started very slowly, always rear, tailed off
in touch, pushed along and one pace when hung left from over 1f out
chased winner until pushed along 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
With the Godolphin horses flying LAYALI AL ARAB can strike ahead of newcomer Proenza. The son of Cape Cross was an 11/10 favourite at Beverley but was a bitter disappointment, staying on into a six-length seventh after finding some trouble in running. Mr Dettori takes over in the saddle today and this half-brother to Court Masterpiece can take top honours. James Given has his horses running well so don't discount his two newcomers with Silk Bounty of most interest, however a more obvious danger is Bearheart who is improving with each start and the booking of Paul Hanagan is a positive. Avid Kale looks more of a potential improver than Ivan Vasilevich, whilst All In A Paddy is out of a speedy mare and needs a market check on his racecourse bow.
All In A Paddy With Approval colt out of Fervent Fan.
Avid Kale 8-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 13l behind Fluvial (8-5) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf.
Bearheart (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Rutterkin (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Jul.
Echos Of Motivator 66-1 (9-3) In touch, pushed along 3f out, ridden and struggling over 2f out, 12th of 14, 27l behind Major Art (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Ivan Vasilevich (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, pushed along 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Diamond Charlie (9-3) at Folkestone 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Layali Al Arab (IRE) 11-10fav (9-3) With leader 2f, prominent, not clear run over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 7l behind Mutual Force (8-10) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Les Landes (IRE) 50-1 (8-13) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, well beaten over 1f out, 11th of 14, 16l behind Catalyze (8-9) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Royal Reverie 20-1 (9-3) Dwelt, behind, hung right throughout, under pressure over 2f out, soon beaten and eased, 8th of 9, 10l behind None Shall Sleep (9-3) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Saturday Sam Superior Premium gelding out of Darling Dora.
Silk Bounty Bahamian Bounty colt out of Sahara Silk.
Baileys Moneypenny Monsieur Bond filly out of Baileys Silver.
Proenza (USA) Rahy filly out of Sunny Nature.